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Russia and US 'discussing Snowden'

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 0:02
related countries: Russia, United States
related places: Snowden

The American FBI and Russian FSB security services are "in talks" over US fugitive Edward Snowden, Russian officials say.
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'Murder' claim roils Chile campaign

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 0:10
related countries: Chile

A Chilean lawyer wants charges against the father of the conservative presidential candidate for the murder of her rival's father.
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VIDEO: Korean War remembered 60 years on

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 0:37
related countries: North Korea

The Korean War ended 60 years ago, not with a peace deal, but a hard-won truce.
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VIDEO: 'Focus on history' in Castro speech

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 0:40
related countries: Cuba
related places: Castro

President Raul Castro says power in Cuba is being gradually transferred, in a speech at celebrating 60 years since the start of the revolution.
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Pope re-enacts Way of the Cross

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 2:10
related countries: Botswana

Pope Francis joins Roman Catholic pilgrims in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro for a re-enactment of Jesus carrying the cross to his crucifixion.
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VIDEO: Syria rebel leaders hold talks at UN

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 2:13
related countries: Syria

Syrian rebel leaders have met for the first time with the United Nations Security Council to discuss the country's two-year civil war.
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VIDEO: Dozens die in Pakistan market blasts

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 2:14
related countries: Pakistan

At least 39 people were killed when two bombs exploded in a market in northern Pakistan, according to reports.
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Activist dies in Benghazi killings

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 3:25
related countries: Libya

A prominent Libyan political activist and two senior security officials are shot dead in the restive eastern city of Benghazi.
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Huge rival rallies grip Egypt

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 3:39
related countries: Egypt

Huge rallies by supporters and opponents of Egypt's ousted Islamist president have continued through the night with five people killed in Alexandria.
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VIDEO: Tensions ahead of Cambodia elections

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 3:49
related countries: Cambodia

Campaigning has ended ahead of Sunday's elections in Cambodia, when members of eight parties will contest 123 seats up for grabs in the national assembly.
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Chile cathedral shut in abortion row

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 7:01
related countries: Chile
related places: Santiago

The Catholic cathedral in the Chilean capital Santiago is to remain closed for five days after it was vandalised by pro-abortion activists.
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Bolt happy with win on London return

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 7:52
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

Usain Bolt is pleased with his fastest 100m of the year at the Anniversary Games in London's Olympic Stadium.
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EU and China reach solar panel deal

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 9:06
related countries: China

The EU says it has reached "an amicable solution" with China in a row over imports of Chinese solar panels, which threatened to spark a trade war.
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Man 'too fat' to live in New Zealand

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 9:09
related countries: South Africa, New Zealand

A South African chef faces expulsion from New Zealand because authorities say he is too fat and could be a drain on the health service.
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Deadly bombings in Pakistan market

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 9:57
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Parachinar

At least 57 people have been killed by bombs at a market in the northwestern Pakistani town of Parachinar, reports say.
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Grosjean quickest in final practice

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 10:10
related countries: Hong Kong

Lotus's Romain Grosjean heads Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in final practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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'Record fall' in car insurance costs

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 10:34
related countries: United Kingdom

The cost of UK car insurance has come down at a record rate since last July, a study says, but premiums remain far higher than in 2007.
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China toddler dies after parking row

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 10:40
related countries: China
related places: Beijing

A Chinese girl dies in a Beijing hospital after she was wounded during a row between her mother and a man over a parking space.
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Hamilton claims pole over Vettel

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 13:14
related countries: Bermuda, Hong Kong

Lewis Hamilton surprises himself by beating Sebastian Vettel to pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Tunisia state funeral for murdered MP

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 13:40
related countries: Tunisia

Tunisia holds a state funeral for opposition leader Mohamed Brahmi who was killed on Thursday - the second such incident this year.
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Libya's Muslim Brotherhood attacked

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 13:58
related countries: Libya

Protesters in Libya attack offices linked to the Muslim Brotherhood following the assassination of top political activist, Abdelsalam al-Mismari.
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N Korea stages anniversary parade

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 14:58
related countries: North Korea

North Korea stages a huge military parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War.
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US singer-songwriter JJ Cale dies

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 15:10
related countries: United States

Grammy award-winning US singer-songwriter JJ Cale has died of a heart attack, aged 74, it is announced.
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'Scores killed' at Egypt protest

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 15:16
related countries: Egypt
related places: Cairo

More than 100 people are reported killed in clashes at a protest held by supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi in Cairo.
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Seven killed in Florida hostage siege

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 15:23
related countries: United States
related places: Florida, Miami

A gunman holding hostages in a building near Miami in the US state of Florida kills six people before being shot dead by police, officials say.
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Somalia bomb targets Turkish mission

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 16:22
related countries: Turkey, Somalia
related places: Mogadishu

A car bomb outside a building housing Turkish embassy staff in the Somali capital Mogadishu kills at least two people, according to officials.
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Hamilton not expecting Hungary win

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 16:37
related countries: Hungary, Bermuda, Hong Kong

Lewis Hamilton says it will be "a miracle" if he wins the Hungarian Grand Prix despite claiming pole position for Sunday's race.
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VIDEO: Seven die in Florida hostage siege

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 17:03
related countries: United States
related places: Florida, Miami

A gunman holding hostages in a building near Miami in the US state of Florida kills six people before being shot dead by police, officials say.
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Spain driver held 'for manslaughter'

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 17:26
related countries: Spain

The driver of a train that derailed in Spain killing 78 people is accused of "reckless manslaughter", the interior minister says.
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Pope urges talks in divided Brazil

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 17:34
related countries: Brazil

Pope Francis urges Brazil's government and civil society leaders to use dialogue as an alternative to violent protest and "selfish indifference".
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Train victim's family speak of shock

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 17:50
related countries: Spain

The stepfather of the only Briton injured in the Spanish rail crash that killed 78 tells of his shock at seeing photos of him being led from the scene.
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Higuain completes move to Napoli

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 18:06
related countries: Italy, Argentina, Spain
related places: Napoli

Real Madrid's Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, a transfer target for Arsenal, completes a £34.5m move to Napoli.
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Mass jailbreak from Libyan prison

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 19:51
related countries: Libya

About 1,200 inmates escape from a jail in the restive Libyan city of Benghazi - a day after the killing of a local activist triggered unrest.
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Egypt protesters 'to be dispersed'

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 20:19
related countries: Egypt

Egypt's interior minister warns supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi will soon be dispersed, as scores die in clashes with security forces.
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I could not watch the Tour - Wiggins

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 20:30
related countries: France

Sir Bradley Wiggins admits he could not watch the 2013 Tour de France after fitness issues meant he could not defend his title.
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VIDEO: Why car firms are investing in India

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 21:08
related countries: India

Car sales have fallen in India for the first time in a decade, but some of the world's top carmakers continue to invest in producing vehicles there.
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Italy minister suffers banana insult

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 21:20
related countries: Italy

Italian politicians react with anger after the country's first black minister has bananas thrown at her during a political speech.
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Memorial service after train blast

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 21:43
related countries: Canada
related places: Lac-Megantic

Huge crowds gather for a memorial service in the Canadian town of Lac Megantic, three weeks after a train disaster killed 47 people.
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VIDEO: Korean War marked in North and South

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 22:27
related countries: North Korea

The 60th anniversary of the truce deal that ended the Korean War has been marked with ceremonies in both the North and the South.
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Why are the Chinese interested in Tonga?

Saturday 27th of July 2013, 23:24
related countries: Tonga, China

Why are the Chinese interested in tiny Tonga?
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